KINGSWOOD ROAD, CO4 5JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5JX

KINGSWOOD ROAD, CO4 5JX, Colchester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.92 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO4 postcode area, which has experienced 350 crimes and a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO4 5JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5JX, encompassing approximately 1630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO4 5JX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Orchard Place with total crimes: 3
  • Beaumont Close with total crimes: 2

KINGSWOOD ROAD, CO4 5JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.9235.29%
Anti-social behaviour314.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-50.00%
Other theft31.84-25.00%
Public order31.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.54-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson610.4350.00%
Public order63.68-33.33%
Other theft43.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2829.4440.00%
Public order917.17350.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.5233.33%
Other theft22.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.24-13.04%
Other theft312.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.7043.75%
Criminal damage and arson414.11300.00%
Public order42.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-33.33%
Other theft21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.810.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Public order31.84-40.00%
Other theft21.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.270.00%
Public order53.07150.00%
Other theft43.07100.00%
Shoplifting22.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.04-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson26.13-50.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.24-7.14%
Public order57.9766.67%
Burglary43.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Other theft21.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.56-62.16%
Other theft48.59100.00%
Public order32.45-25.00%
Drugs21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.6785.00%
Public order422.70-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.170.00%
Public order512.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202428
June 202420
May 202423
April 202416
March 202420
February 202420
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202337
September 202320

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 5JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Charter Way
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Orchard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Wryneck Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Turner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Via Urbis Romanae
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1